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Estudo de investigação em psicologia clínica narrativa - Journaling na psicologia clínica e da saúde: uma revisão sistemática
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As pessoas que passam por eventos traumáticos continuam a sofrer, mesmo após
muitos anos, com memórias dolorosas, ansiedade, nervosismo ou distúrbios do sono. A
perturbação do stress pós-traumático (PTSD) afeta significativamente a saúde mental e
qualidade de vida e, para muitos afetados, uma ajuda acessível e de baixo custo é
imprescindível para lidar com o trauma vivido. O objetivo deste estudo é investigar os
efeitos terapêuticos do journaling no processamento do trauma e na sintomatologia da
PTSD. Método: Foram selecionados vários estudos a partir do Google Scholar, B-On e
PubMed, num intervalo de tempo entre 2005 e 2025 e de acordo com os critérios de
inclusão definidos. O Modelo PRISMA foi utilizado para garantir validade, fiabilidade e
rigor metodológico dos estudos. Resultados: 38 estudos incluíram esta revisão
sistemática e demonstraram que o journaling é capaz de aumentar a regulação emocional,
facilitar a expressão de sentimentos e pensamentos, reorganizar eventos traumáticos,
implementar mudanças, descobrir novos significados, reduzir o stress, aumentar a
motivação, processar emoções difíceis e promover o crescimento pós-traumático (CPT).
Principais conclusões: O journaling constitui uma ferramenta de intervenção gratuita
que pode aliar-se à psicoterapia e facilitar a exposição gradual a memórias traumáticas de
forma segura. Diferentes formas de journaling apresentam benefícios distintos na
recuperação emocional.
People who experience traumatic events often continue to suffer for many years with painful memories, anxiety, nervousness, or sleep disorders. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) significantly affects mental health and quality of life, and for many affected individuals, accessible and low-cost support is essential for coping with the trauma experienced. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects of journaling on trauma processing and PTSD symptoms. Method: Several studies were selected from Google Scholar, B-on, and PubMed, covering the period between 2005 and 2025, according to the defined inclusion criteria. The PRISMA model was used to ensure validity, reliability, and methological rigor of the studies. Results: 38 studies were included in this systematic review and showed that journaling can enhance emotional regulation, facilitate the expression of feelings and thoughts, reorganize traumatic events, foster change, discover new meanings, reduce stress, increase motivation, process difficult emotions, and promote post-traumatic growth (PTG). Main conclusions: Journaling is a free intervention tool that can complement psychotherapy and facilitate gradual exposure to traumatic memories in a safe way. Different forms of journaling offer distinct benefits in emotional recovery.
People who experience traumatic events often continue to suffer for many years with painful memories, anxiety, nervousness, or sleep disorders. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) significantly affects mental health and quality of life, and for many affected individuals, accessible and low-cost support is essential for coping with the trauma experienced. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects of journaling on trauma processing and PTSD symptoms. Method: Several studies were selected from Google Scholar, B-on, and PubMed, covering the period between 2005 and 2025, according to the defined inclusion criteria. The PRISMA model was used to ensure validity, reliability, and methological rigor of the studies. Results: 38 studies were included in this systematic review and showed that journaling can enhance emotional regulation, facilitate the expression of feelings and thoughts, reorganize traumatic events, foster change, discover new meanings, reduce stress, increase motivation, process difficult emotions, and promote post-traumatic growth (PTG). Main conclusions: Journaling is a free intervention tool that can complement psychotherapy and facilitate gradual exposure to traumatic memories in a safe way. Different forms of journaling offer distinct benefits in emotional recovery.
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Journaling Perturbação do stress pós-traumático (PTSD) Trauma Escrita expressiva Psicoterapia Regulação emocional Crescimento pós-traumático Escrita digital Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Expressive writing Psychotherapy Emotional regulation Post-traumatic growth Digital writing Psicologia Clínica da Saúde e Bem-estar . Faculdade de Artes e Humanidades